Trade Compliance Manager Jobs in Georgia
Trade Compliance Manager jobs in Georgia are consistently active, with demand concentrated in manufacturing, defense contracting, logistics, and import-export operations stretching from entry-level analyst roles through senior director positions. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like NCR Voyix, Genuine Parts Company, and Gulfstream Aerospace maintain compliance operations of meaningful scale. The most in-demand specialties are export controls under EAR and ITAR, customs classification, and denied-party screening. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Sr. Principal International Trade Compliance Analyst (Level 4) to join the Global Trade (GT) organization. The position has responsibility to provide support for the Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit and can be based out of the NGDS offices in McLean, VA; Linthicum, MD; or Warner Robins, GA.
What You Will Get To Do:
The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Global Trade Compliance organization, supporting the Weapons Integration & Mission Solutions (WIMS) Business Unit working to ensure compliance with export laws and internal processes that support foreign policy and protect national security.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage comprehensive internal export and import controls to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies in the conduct of international marketing, sales, supply chain and other business activities.
- Submit to and obtain from the US government all necessary export and import licenses, permits, certifications, and technology release determinations.
- Execute operational processes to ensure regulatory trade compliance through gate reviews of technical data, foreign travel, foreign visits and export and import shipments.
- Maintain applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Support performance metrics for export processes.
- Collaborate with various functional areas to develop and implement appropriate authorization strategies to meet business requirements and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
- Determine and validate appropriate commodity jurisdiction and classification when conducting the order of review to include applicability of formal Commodity Jurisdiction or CCATS submission.
- Independently assess complex transactions and determine applicability of internal gate reviews, licenses, exceptions, and exemptions.
- Assist in the review of export/import clauses in Statements of Work and Non-Disclosure Agreements and provide recommendations regarding potential impact to business activity.
- Review and disposition public release requests.
- In coordination with the Law Department, investigates and supports disclosure of potential non-compliance, and development and implementation of effective corrective actions
- Assist in the development, revision, and implementation of trade compliance policies and procedures as necessary to support portfolio.
- Represent the organization as a prime contact on complex contracts or projects, internal working groups, and capture activities. Interact with senior internal and external personnel on high visibility matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
- Exercise good judgment of when to seek management support and guidance as needed, including collaborating on decisions which have the potential to be high visibility or impactful.
- Mentor junior level Analysts and Technical Advisors on export regulations and internal processes and procedures.
- Develop and deliver presentations, including Export General Awareness training, program/function specific export training, lessons learned, and program/capture export licensing strategy updates to Division leadership.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree plus 8 + years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree plus 6 + years of relevant experience. Four additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience utilizing and applying the ITAR and EAR, including making jurisdiction and classification determinations
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance
- Skilled at adapting to rapidly evolving priorities, with the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting schedule and quality requirements, and exercise judgment about when to escalate potential conflicts to leadership
- Experience in effectively applying U.S. Government regulatory requirements in complex scenarios, analyzing and solving complex problems
- Must be able to travel (domestic and international) as needed (up to 10% of the time)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Direct Commercial Sale and Foreign Military Sales export requirements
- Demonstrated performance in working in a fast-paced environment while delivering a quality work product
- Demonstrated highly collaborative work style, success in resolving difficult situations and effective communication with all levels of stakeholders
- Experience with OCR's EASE software
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products
- Experience in and comfortable with providing training in person or via virtual methods
- Experience in mentoring junior employees
- Experience in reading and interpreting regulations and applying changes to current procedures and practices
- Active U.S. Secret clearance
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trade compliance manager jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, law, or a related field required
- Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations and ITAR compliance
- Experience managing import and export documentation, HTS classification, and customs filings
- Familiarity with denied-party and sanctions screening tools such as Visual Compliance or Descartes
- Certified Customs Specialist or Licensed Customs Broker credential strongly preferred by Georgia employers
- Strong communication skills to train internal teams and liaise with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Trade Compliance Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a trade compliance manager in Georgia?
Most Georgia employers require a bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field combined with hands-on experience in import or export operations. Georgia has no state-issued license specific to trade compliance, but earning a Certified Customs Specialist designation or passing the U.S. Customs Broker exam administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection strengthens your candidacy significantly with Georgia's manufacturing and defense-sector employers.
How much do trade compliance managers make in Georgia?
Trade compliance managers in Georgia earn a median of about $70,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,500 for the lowest 10% to over $131,210 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire trade compliance managers in Georgia?
Employers hiring trade compliance managers in Georgia right now include Qcells, Expeditors, and Textron Specialized Vehicles, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of defense contractors, global logistics firms, and Fortune 500 headquarters in the Atlanta metropolitan area means consistent demand across company sizes and sectors.
Which Georgia cities have the most trade compliance manager jobs?
Augusta, Kennesaw, and Ellenwood account for the most trade compliance manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it hosts regional headquarters for major manufacturers, logistics companies, and defense contractors, while Savannah's position as one of the busiest container ports on the East Coast generates compliance demand at freight forwarders, importers, and third-party logistics providers concentrated in that corridor.
Are there remote trade compliance manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than many compliance roles, since trade compliance work is largely analytical, documentation-driven, and systems-based rather than physically tied to a facility. About 75% of trade compliance manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility at many employers. Export controls analysis, classification reviews, and sanctions screening are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a trade compliance manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a trade compliance coordinator or customs analyst role at one of Georgia's large logistics employers, freight forwarders operating through the Port of Savannah, or a manufacturer with an export program in the Atlanta area. Earning a Certified Customs Specialist credential before applying signals seriousness to hiring managers. Lateral moves from supply chain analyst, procurement coordinator, or international logistics roles are common stepping stones, and several Georgia-based third-party logistics companies hire candidates from these backgrounds for junior compliance positions.
Where can I find and apply to trade compliance manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to trade compliance manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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